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AJ09 KHM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,467 mi
Last recorded124,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 KHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,467 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 124,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 115,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,253 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 104,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,023 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,827 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,287 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 69,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,239 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 50,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,774 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 May 2012 28,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AJ09 KHM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 KHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ09 KHM registered?

AJ09 KHM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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